Dame Lisa Carrington shares her superstitions (and some toast)
There’s something oddly reassuring about meeting one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever athletes over breakfast. No stadium lights, no finish lines, no medals hanging around her neck, just coffee, toast, a room full of motoring media and the launch of the new Toyota RAV4. And yet, even in such a relaxed setting, Dame Lisa Carrington still […]
The New BMW 7 Series Arrives in New Zealand Q4 2026
The Ultimate Luxury Sedan Just Got a Major Upgrade BMW is turning heads with the all-new seventh-generation BMW 7 Series, and it’s heading to New Zealand in Q4 2026. This isn’t just another refresh, it’s a watershed moment for the iconic luxury sedan that’s been setting industry standards for nearly five decades. If you’ve been […]
TDX Pioneers Volvo CE’s Integrated Ecosystem – Driving Smarter Fleet Optimisation
Arguably more important than in most other industries, the need to optimise heavy equipment fleets is paramount for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Here in NZ, Volvo, in partnership with TDX, is pioneering a comprehensive ecosystem designed to transform fleet management from reactive to proactive and even better, predictive. This approach, focuses on leveraging advanced technology […]
Toyota NZ To Showcase Corolla GRMN Locally
Two units of the most advanced Corolla GR yet have been confirmed for a tour of New Zealand!
The Munktell Museum and the Birthplace of Volvo Construction Equipment
Tucked away in the quaint Swedish city of Eskilstuna lies a museum that tells one of industrial history’s most compelling stories. The Munktell Museum, or “Munktellmuseet,” showcases innovation, engineering excellence, and the pursuit of technological advancement. It’s also where the extraordinary journey of Volvo Construction Equipment began, nearly two centuries ago. The Visionary Founder – […]
Kiwis, Keep a Winter Watch on Your Car Batteries
The nation’s favourite battery supplier has some advice for us going into the winter months.
Dave’s LEGO Renault 5 Turbo 3E Model Hit
(No not our Dave). A fan-built LEGO Renault 5 Turbo 3E has achieved something remarkable, reaching 10,000 supporters on the LEGO Ideas platform in just 44 days (a fraction of the typical 32 months allowed for such projects). The model’s creator, UK engineer Dave Collins, never expected his passion project to become a global phenomenon. […]
Mitsubishi Confirms Pajero Return
Now that a return has been confirmed, will we see the Pajero back at the Dakar Rally?
Nissan Qashqai’s 1,303km Tasmania Lap – 4.5 L/100 km on a Single Tank
The headline result: the 2026 Nissan Qashqai equipped with the new generation e-POWER hybrid system completed a 1,303-kilometre lap of Tasmania on a single 55-litre tank of fuel, registering an indicated average of just 4.5 L/100 km. Why this matters that distance is comparable to a non-ferry drive from Hamilton to Queenstown (about 1,334 km), […]
JAC T9 PHEV Is Shaping Up To Be a Serious Threat in the Ute Market
The ute world is changing fast, and if JAC New Zealand’s latest test results are anything to go by, the upcoming T9 PHEV could be one of the most interesting arrivals of 2026. Ahead of its full unveiling at Fieldays, JAC has released a handful of key figures from its local testing programme, and they […]